Welcome To Fishing & Hunting Paradise
The Big Outdoors Charters, based in Hopedale, Louisiana—known as the “Fishing Capital of the World”—has been delivering premier inshore and offshore fishing experiences for nearly two decades. Founded by Capt. Britt Ordes, who brings over 30 years of fishing expertise, the charter service is located just 40 minutes from downtown New Orleans in one of the world’s richest marsh estuaries.
Louisiana’s unique blend of saltwater marshes and freshwater estuaries creates a thriving habitat for countless fish species, making it a true fishing paradise for anglers worldwide. At The Big Outdoors Charters, the focus is on providing unforgettable trips with top-quality boats, advanced technology, and experienced captains dedicated to maximizing both success and safety on every adventure.
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Our Lodge
The BIG O LODGE sits on the historic Bayou La Loutre in Hopedale, Louisiana, just steps from our boat dock, where all of our charter fleet boats are slipped and where you'll depart for your fishing adventure.
- 2,000 square feet, established in 2018
- Four bedrooms and 3 full baths, sleeps 10
- Spacious kitchen overlooking the living room, with an adjoining game room
- Stunning views of the south Louisiana marsh from the back deck
The lodge has everything you need for cooking and your overnight stay. Just bring your food and drinks and enjoy a relaxing stay on the bayou!
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With one of the most diverse marsh ecosystems in South Louisiana, we have just about every type of fishing scenario to offer you. Whether you like:
- Targeting speckled trout
- Bottom fishing live or artificial baits on shallow water rigs
- Targeting monster bull reds in the 20-40 lb. class
- Sight fishing redfish on our shallow water flats and ponds
- Taking the ride to the Gulf of Mexico for red snapper, grouper, or pelagic fish
Hopedale is the place to be! Our bays are full of healthy fish that are not shy of eating any bait you throw at them, so if you like an ice chest full of fish, come down and do some fish catching!
